New Releases from Chateau Margene and Mooney Family

Chateau Margene is a tiny winery located in Paso Robles. Established in 1998 by Michael and Margene Mooney it produces small quantities of super premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux style blends from a 5.5 acre estate vineyard. Under the Mooney Family label they produce small quantities of Pinot Noir sourced from the Santa Lucia Highlands. Total annual production is 2,500 cases and most of the wine is only available at the winery and is highly allocated. The wines are crafted by Michael Mooney.

Mooney Family 2012 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands ($52) 90+ The Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands is a lovely wine with a dark ruby color and spicy red fruit aromas on the nose. It has ripe cherry flavors on the palate with good acidity overall freshness, and noteworthy elegance. Sourced from Pommard 4, and Dijon 113 and 115 clones.

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